The dark side of light treatment for seasonal affective disorder

Light treatment is the most effective therapy for sufferers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the winter type. Although side effects and risks are rare, the therapist should be aware of them, and of the contraindications to such therapy which have been advanced.

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Published inThe International journal of risk & safety in medicine Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 115 - 120
Main Authors Meesters, Y, Letsch, M C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.10.1998
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Summary:Light treatment is the most effective therapy for sufferers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the winter type. Although side effects and risks are rare, the therapist should be aware of them, and of the contraindications to such therapy which have been advanced.
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ISSN:0924-6479